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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
Organization, State Convention, &c.

The lesson taught by the late elections in
this State is the Importance, not to say the
absolute necessity, of strict, compact Or
ganization, to be followed by an active and
vigorous canvass. The Democrats Of this
State should lose no time in taking the prop
er steps to organize the party as thorough
" and perfectly as possible. This is the
only possible mode by which they can have
a. hope of success in the Fall elections. Up
on this question, there should be no differ
ence of opinion, and there should be united,
earnest, and vigorous action. We do not
concur in opinion with those who think that
there is no necessity for State Conven-
ton, We think that there is, and are graf
fled to see that the State Executive Com
mittee will meet in Richmond next Wed
nesday, the 18th, to determine the time
and place of holding the State Convention,
in accordance with the action of the State
Committee at its late meeting. Let the
Convention be held, and let the delegates
who will compose it be the ablest and wisest
men in the party, who will formulate the
principles and policy Of the party, and the
plan of organic alton that should be strictly
complied with and earnestly enforced IN
every precinct in the State. Let the Con-
vention request Hon. J. s. Barbour to act,
as heretofore, as Chairman of both the
State and Executive Committees, and the
party will be inspired with increased con-
fidence, and will be more apt to organize
thoroughly in every county. That is the
way that will lead to success. In hoe sign0
vinces.
Organization is as important in party
as it is in an army, and the discipline should
be alike strict. AS it would be suicidal fol,
ly to pit mob in battle against an army
of regular troops approximating an equality
in numbers, so it would be to enter the can
vass next Fall without party organization
The Democrats should appreciate the fac
that strict organization is a sine qua non tt
success. With it, success is possible ane
probable, not to say certain-without it
defeat is inevitable. Select the ablest
wisest, ard most discreet delegates, ane
then organize thoroughly and work activel.
for success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

A CoLoRED MAN SHoT.-Late last Sat-
urday evening Ralph Coffman, young
farmer living about four miles south of
Salem, shot, and, it is believed, MORALLY
wounded John Brown, colored man, and
on Sunday warrant for his arrest was
placed in Mr.. H. A. Webber's hands, and
he was promptly brought to this place,
where he was committed to Jail. Mr.. Coff-
man states that he had been out shooting
birds and came across the colored man
moving grass on his brothers land, to
whom he delivered message from Mr.. G.
R. Persinger. A dispute arose, and he
claims that the darkey started after him
with the scythe IN his hand, whereupon he
fired in selfdefense. The gun, we under
stand, was loaded with gravel, and the
whole charge entered the mans abdomen,
inflicting serious wound. On Monday
the prisoner was taken before Justice White
for preliminary hearing, but upon the ev-
idence of DR.. Gale he was recommitted to
await the result of Browns injuries.-Sa-
lem ZTmes-Regester.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

The Richmond Dispatch says that Attor-
ney- General R. A. Ayers will deliver the ad-
dress to the graduating class at the Salem
IN. CO. Female Academy on June 18TH
This institution, while not sectarian, is I'M
der the patronage of the Moravians, and is
one of the Oldest schools of the kind in the
country and takes high rank. Mr.. Ayers
will speak on the influence of woman in the
material development of the South, and will
no doubt make an address both interesting
and instructive"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

A CALF WITH THREE MoUTHs.-There is
now on exhibition at the International
Museum in New York city living calf with
three perfectly formed mouths, three eyes,
four veritable nostrils, three ears, three dis
tinct sets of teeth, three tongues and three
we'll defined jaws.
There is not the slightest trickery or
humbug in connection with this curiosity
The animal has been closely and Thoroughly
examined by scores of leading prominent
men, including naturalists, farmers, medical
men, and others, who are completely puz-
zled as to the causes which led to it's un-
usual conformation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

KILLED IN DANvILLE, Won last Sun
day night about midnight, Mr.. NJ. B. Far
ley, who runs the electric light dynamos
in Danville, shot and killed Bud Garner, a
young man of IS years, whom he had sus-
pected of interfering with his domestic hap
piness, and whom he found in his house at
that time under condemning circumstances.
Farley had requested policeman to &C
company him, but the officer refused.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

President Cleveland has, by the CONSOLE
dation of the internal revenue districts,
abolished twenty-five collector-ships with
their accompanying expenses without de-
triment to the public and without causing
any serioos inconveI fence to the people.
For this action the president deserves cred
it, as it saves about 100000 year to the
government, and as this amount was need
lessly expended. it was public wrong
The Republicans made needless collection
districts and crowded the internal revenue
bureau with sinecures and officers in order
to pension their political adherents and wire
workers at the expense of the people. 1t
was quite the proper thing for Mr.. CIeve-
land to correct the wrong, and the ballot
box will show that the citizens of this
country recognize honesty of purpose and
methods, even il the prime mover in such
methods is not of their political faith
Charleston (W. Va.) Star.
Miss Bertha Won Hillern, the Boston ar
tist aud writer, and Miss Belle Scott, of
Milwaukee, are in town. They arrived yes
terday from San Francisco. They have
visited some Of the most important places
in California. Before returning to the
East, Miss Won Hillern expects to take
some sketches from this vicinity, which she
will finish with those from California. at
her summer studio 10 the Shenandoah Val.
ley, Virginia, for her next winters exhibi.
tious,-Salt Lake lUtap Daily Hsrstd,
May alth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

D1ATH TO BUFFALoEs.-Th late Texas
drought is said to have disposed of the last
few surviving buffaloes in that State. In the
wilds of Crockett county miserable rem
nant of the once countless herds had been
allowed to exc eutan existence without mo-
lestation from the enwboss or the settlers.
But when slis drought bad destroyed crops
ana stusk. Fsessssts afsTs tbs people to
|slsaghtsf It's bp6siaas, sad thss Rts ans
|Ra u2Ff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

WISE CoNCLUsIoN.-The American
Economic Association have very wisely ar
rived at the conclusion that newspapers
are tho most satisfactory medium through
which to command trade" They spoke
from actual business experience and their
statement fiuds a confirmation in the ex
perieuce of business people everywhere,
whether they do or do not advertise; the
former by positive and the latter by mega
tive results. In this pushing age, the mel
camille or manu- featuring firm which does
not keep its name and business before the
public will be inevitably left in the race for
competitive success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

ADDRESS BY Ex-Gov. w. E. CAME
RoN.-At the commencement exercises last
week at New Market of the Polytechnic
Institute, Elk. Gov. W. E. Camern deliver
ed an address, the subject of which was,
''Great Men of Virginia and their charac-
ter and characteristics. In speaking of
it, the Shenandoah Valley says
"His descriptive powers are rather ex-
traordinary, his language chaste and ele-
CANT, and his manner graceful, eloquent,
and impressive. He made some very hap
by flights. He spoke of the Shenandoah
Valley and its inhabitants in most compli-
mentary terms, and especially so, of their
conduct, fidelity, and generosity during the
late ''unpleasantness" between the States.
His special appeals and advice to the stu
dents were well-timed and impressive. His
efforts made good impression on the large
and appreciative audience"
Whilst at New Market, he was the guest
of Capt. W. H. Rice near that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
Deception of Republican Party Managers

The Valley Vrginian of last week attri-
butes the defeat Of the Republican ticket in
this county to "the egregious laundering of
the Republican COMMITTEES" and the ''decep-
tom practiced by the party-managers. 1t
SAYS
Gin Augusta the laundering of the Re-
publican Committee was egregious. 1t as
sumed to frame a ticket and when the tick
ct was completed it was such mixture and
anomaly that it could not be recognized by
either party, and so had to be styled "The
Citizens Independent ticket" 1t had on it
the names of the nominees of the Demo-
cratic Primary for several of the most i'm
portant offices. represented the name of an
avowed and aggressive Democrat for anoth-
er important position, and sandwiched be-
tween Democrat we're some true and tried
Republicans, who deserved the support of
the party; but it was not given because of
the dissatisfaction which prevailed among
the rank and file. Some lifelong Republi-
cans voted the straightout Democratic tick
ct, and not more than half of the Republic
cans voted at all. In other portions of the
State large Republican majorities were fritz
tered away, in some instances barely elect
ing their candidates, and in others losing
some of the most important offices. We
allude to these results to show that to make
personal interests and personal ambitions
paramount to the party, invites disintega-
ton, decentralization and defeat. We men,
ton them, toe, as warning for the future.
Those who respect themselves cannot be
driven to do that which they do not believe
to be right. They will not submit to be
bossed when they know it. Some of the
unsu spectipg may be caje)ed and deceived
into the sanction of policy that would not
be endorsed by them as an original PROPOSE
ton. Bnt the deception cannot be repeat
ed, and to attempt it would be dangerous
to party organization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
Brooklyn Tabernacle.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle, where Rev.
DR.. Talmage breaches, has at present a
seating capacity of 5000 but as this is
not sufficient for his congregation since the
death of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, an an
mex, with a capacity of 1000 additional
seats, will be built this summer.
Talmage is now the only preacher in
New York or Brooklyn with a national
popularity sufficient to constitute him an
exhibit which travellers care to see, and he
says : "We shall add wings to our house
just as long as the people and my voice will
fill them.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

SUDDEN DEATH IN DANvILLE.-On Mon
day afternoon Capt. W. F. Clark, at one
time State Senator, and for many years a
merchant of Danville, died suddenly Of
heart. disease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

Hon. W. S. Groesbeck, a distinguished
Ohio lawyer, has been interviewed in re-
gard to President Cleveland. He does not
look upon Mr.. Cleveland as profound
statesman, ''because he has not had the
necessary experience to make him such;
but he is honest, means well, has tenaoity
of purpose, and has given tone to the de-
mocracy of the land by his administration of
his high Office" Mr.. Groesbeck says he
fully indorses the Presidents civil-serviee
record, and has no doubt of his nomination
and re- election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

WHAT BANKERS AND MERCHANTS SAY.
-Messrs Thomas Branch s. Co., bankers
and commission merchants of Richmond
have issued circular to their customers
aud CORES pondents on the subject of the
recent debt negotiations. After stating the
several positions that we're under con-
sideration, md the difference that separated
the two parties, they say
s'The difference separated on this differ
ence: the Legislature has adjourned, and
the English representatives have left for
home. The terms offered by the Virginia
Committee we're All advance on the funding
rate of the Riddleberger bill, but it is be-
lieved that the committee would have been
unanimous in recommending this settle
ment, and that the Legislature would have
adopted it, aud it would be ratified by a
the polls in November.
"The whole matter is now where it was
before the conference was held; but it is
not improbable that when Sir Ed. Thornton
and Mr.. B.aithwaite report to the bond
holders ths result of their observations
while here the latter may be inclined to ac-
cept the offer of the State, and settle the
Q6DU OIL GLh.i UdSiS. IL Is HUI pIODdDlo GuIt
the new Legislature to meet in December
will offer any better terms. Meantime the
taxes como in in money. The State has
been even more successful than was expect
ed in defeating the use Of coupons for taxes,
and the unanimity with which the tax,pay-
els refrain from using them is one of the
most remarkable features of this extraor-
d nary contest.
"Our correspondents will recollect that
we advised them in 1888, and frequently
since to exchange their consols and 10-40's
for SIS by funding, or sale and purchase,
whichever was most advantageous. We
now rope. It that advice. They have lost
heavily by delay and have nothing to gain
by waiting longer
1.-The contest has been long one, but its
result IN ght have been anticipated by any
)ne who understood the power of the State
10 control Ter revenues"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

1t is all nonsense to say that the people
Of Virginia do not want to pay their State
debt, and it is still greater nonsense on the
part of the bondholders to suppose that, in
our present crippled condition, we ever in
tend to pay more than we have offered to
-Lynchburg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

ROSE BUss.-In Queen Anne's county,
Nd, farmers are complaining of the unu-
sual ravages of rose bugs. The insects
have played havoc with many peach Or
ehards, vineyards aud cherry trees, and
some farmers eomplsin that corn ia being
badly cut,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

An Indiana farmer, who told his boys to
burn every humble bees nest they found on
the farm, and who was complaining at the
failure of his clover seed crop, was surprs-
ed when Maurice Thompson, the naturalist,
said, ''That is why your clover seed fails
you. Bundle bees make your clover seed. !"
1t is fact that strong nest of humble
bees in a big clover field is worth twenty
dollars to the owner; for these insects are
the chief agents in fertilizing the blossoms,
thereby insuring heavy crop of seed. In
Australia there were no humble bees of our
kind, and they could not raise clover seed
there until they imported some.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

Wilson, VIM. A., &C., VS.. McCue, VIM.
w A, &c.-In pursuance Of decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered in
this cause May 20, 1887. shall proceed. at my
ohce, In Staunton, on Wednesday,, July 6, 1887.
lst, 70 settle the accounts OF VIM. M. Wilson,
son. decd End, To settle the accounts of VIM.
ID. Hanger as Administrator d. b. n. It. a., OF
Thomas P. Wilson, decd; and, Srd, To take
an account Of any outstanding claims against
the estate of said Thomas P. Wilson. A1Per-
sons asserting claims are notified to present
pointed. JOS. A. WADDEEL, Com'r.
1e8- At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

ton says it is rumorcd in church circles
there that the Pope will bestow the Golden
Rose upon Miss Caldwell, who gave $500,
900 for the Catholic University. The
Golden Rose is mark Of distinction con-
ferred by the Pope upon the woman who
has rendered some great service to the
church. Mrs. Gen. Sherman is tue only
American lady who up to this time has re-
ceived the Golden Rose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

A CoLoRED CADET GRADUATEs.-Th
are Two colored cadets at the U. S. Military
Academy at West Point-both from Ohio
--one in the list and one in the 3rd corps.
The first class man, John H. Alexander,
stands about the middle of the class, and
will undoubtedly be given diploma this
week, and subsequently commissioned as
second lieutenant in the United States
army. Alexander was sent to the academy
bya democratic Congressman, Mr.. Goddess.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

The L max Rifles, of Mobile, will be re-
ceiyed with grand honors on their return
home from Washington, because they will
carry with them the big prize awarded for
the best drilling in the great contest. The
people of Noble have decided to decorate
and illuminate the city on the day Of the
arrival of lie returning victors. Many
nortberr c ,spanies competed, but it was
nrsd,s,sd /. "a the start that the winning
s,lt.is would be from the south,-Rich.
ssaHa Stats. Ipae III.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

lido certify that W r. Craig, one Of the com
missi0ners appointed By decree Of May 26th,
1887, In the above suit II Lashbaugh q Bro,
against StauntOn Female seminary, has exc
GATED and nled the bond required by said de.
3lkas Glass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
Distribution of Military Prizes.

On Monday of last week at Washington
the prizes at the National Drill were
awarded as follows =
s'The 1000 prize for the best drilled
company was awarded to the Lomax Rifles,
of Mobile, Ala second prize, So, 500, Com
pany D, of St. Paul, Mimi; third prize,
$1,000, Belknap Rifles. of San Antonio,
Tex; fourth prize, 81, 900, National Rifles,
of Washington, D. G.. fifth prize, $500,
San Antonio Rifles. The battalion prizes
of So, 900 and $500, were awarded re-
spectively to the Washington Light IN
fantry and Louisville Legion. The regi-
mental prize Of magnificent stand of
colers with gold, silver and bronze medals
to officers, went to the First Virginia. OF
the thirty companies competing, the Vir-
ginia companies ranked as follows: Alex
andria Light Infantry. 18th; Walker Light
Guards, of Richmond, 14th /; Richmond
Grays, Goth Virginia State Guard, 2Stb,
and Company A, First Virginia, 29th."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

A swarm of bees looking for place to
light settled upon a span of mules as they
we're dra wing plough near Montgomery,
Ala. The mules kicked and plunged, and
this excited the bees, who began using
their stings so savagely that soon the
mules dropped dead. The driver saved his
life by running away, after vain effort to
drive the bees from the mules
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
Orr BowLD SOLDIER BoYs-Tbe drill ,

OUR BowLD SOLDIER BOYs.-The drill at
Washington developed the fact that the
Southern troops were we'll up in their duties,
and this is more particularly shown by the
fact that they carried off the chief prizes.
The regimental award was made to the First
Virginia, but there was no competition.-
The battalion prizes went to Southern COM
mands. The five company prizes went to
four Southern companies and to one from
the Northwest. The prizes for individual
excellence were all awarded to Southern
soldiers, and upon this showing, before a
just and impartial set of judges, we have
every reason to be proud of the result. Our
people did not GO to Washington for the
mere stun of the thing" On the contrary
they we're moved by an honorable ambition
to improve themselves, and their deport-
ment was all that we could desire. The
Virginia troops won special applause for
their good conduct and soldierly deport-
ment and were eoinplimented by the COM
handing officer. The life of the soldier is
one which teaches him respect for authority,
and this is precisely what is most needed in
this is country, for with US men, women,
and children seem to proceed, as general
rule, on the assumption that each one is to
be law unto himself, or herself as the case
may be. A little experience in camp is a
good remedy for this, and we have no doubt
our "bewld soldier boys" realize this fact
and will profit by it.-NorfoM Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

''uisasatss zlaAhidg In daiing suoie Etbsfs
70 tbs asss shsn sHstE,lsg / knps Ell saia
IL pr.Ielsa essgutls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08


ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE SHOCK ON THE
PACIFIC SLOPE.-Sdn Francisco, June g.
An earthquake swept over the greater por-
ton of Northern California and Western
Nevada between and o'clock this morn
ing. Reports from different points seem to
place the centre of the wave at some place
on the boundary-line between the two
States.
One house near Genoa, New, after the
earthquake was surrounded by cracks in the
ground from an inch to foot in width, and
another stroke equally as heavy would have
destroyed every brick house in the town.
AT Sacramento it shook the houses, MAX
ing them rumble as if the windows were be-
lug slammed ty gnsts of wind. In Yosemite
Valley the shock was very distinctly felt
At Carson City, New, pictures and plaster
ing fell from the walls. A large amount of
nlasteriug fell from the Supreme Court, in
the Capitol building. The Hot Springs are
reported dried up Virginia City and True
kee, Nevada, aud Marysville, Chico, and
Nevada City, in California, are few of the
many other points affected by the shock
SURVEY AND MAP by MAI. JED. HoTcH
KIss-The Finc.stle Herald of the End in
slant, says
"Maj. Jed Hutchk iss, one OF the most dis
tinguished civil and mining engineers in the
State, will at an early Gay make a survey
and map. of the proposed route Of the Vir-
siuia Western Virginia railroaa, from Fin-
eaatis Ia Nav riser, and ,s,.ke analysis aud
lwE rs ~ iti the su;ilpfa' ai,d i;!her Pr p
:s;iiss mi this f.lis. stiel, still b erabpdisd
III e stnn:tlei FIT ilattIbasiss amaps all Inc
.ffsssed.a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

Well whitewashed fences (says an OK
change) make your premises look neat,
cheerful, prosperous and comfortable. The
cost attending this matter is small, and it
is the duty OF every property-holder' to
make this improvement as soon as the
weather permits. The air of c,olness
and freshness which it insures is of itself a
sufficient return for the small outlay of
money and the time and labor consumed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

STARE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, --Tbe
sss&s Esesutiss ae,nuittaa Of tha Demo
eFstla pasts viii nise5 Il s'ls.lmsas tiezt
"Wednesday HE 18th, Ii gsstsssaiIas ihB slaah
sad a'sss he aa'alns ststa reassnlisal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08

Wy q NTED Teams to haul Lumber
w from our Mills to Buffalo Gap and Stauu-
ton. TO Buffalo Gap. 9 miles-Pine 80 els. per
100 feet. To Staupton, 20 miles-Pine, so Gus,
per 100 feet; Oak, go cts per 100 feet. No deten-
tion in loading. No tolls
w. n. CLARE & co.
CIareton, June T. 1887. ct
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS-To
An those who have not paid the tax, this is
to give notice that longer time to pay cannot
be given. 1t is the law, and you must comply
with it. ]. H. WATERS,
iune \. af Polica